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Audi S1 and the Audi S1 Sportback
A great name makes a comeback: Audi is presenting the S1 and the
S1 Sportback (7.0 / 7.1 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers [33.60 / 33.13 US mpg]; 162 / 166 grams of CO2 per kilometer [260.71 / 267.15 g/mile]). The new Audi S1 is the unrivalled embodiment of a compact sports car. All the modifications to the Audi S1, including the new four-link rear axle, the Audi S1 quattro permanent all- wheel drive and the powerful Audi S1 2.0 TFSI producing 170 kW (231 hp) and 370 Nm (272.90 lb-ft) of torque make the Audi S1 agile and dynamic. Audi S1 fully fledged everyday practicality makes it the ideal driving machine for daily needs. These characteristics turn the Audi S1 and the Audi S1 Sportback into the benchmark in their class.
Back in the 1980s an Audi S1 garnered a legendary reputation -- it was the car that would see the brand dominate the World Rally Championship in its day. Now the Audi S1 abbreviation is coming back -- but this time as a road-going version: the Audi S1 and the Audi S1 Sportback constitute the new flagship models in the compact Audi A1 model line (combined Audi S1 fuel consumption in l/100 km: 7.1 -- 3.8 [33.13 -- 61.90 Audi S1 US mpg]; combined Audi S1 CO2 emission in g/km: 166 -- 99 [267.15 -- 159.33 g/mile]), adding an entry-level version to the Audi S model portfolio.
A high-performance four-cylinder unit provides the Audi S1 drive. The Audi S1 2.0 TFSI fitted with a turbocharger develops 170 kW (231 hp) and produces up to 370 Nm (272.90 lb-ft) of torque. The two-liter engine accelerates the Audi S1 and the Audi S1 Sportback from 0 to 100 km/h (Audi S1 0 to 62.14 mph) in 5.8 and 5.9 seconds respectively. The Audi S1 top speed is 250 km/h (155.34 mph). On average the sporty, sonorous Audi S1 TFSI consumes just 7.0 (33.60 Audi S1 US mpg) or 7.1 (33.13 US mpg) liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (162 and 166 grams CO2 per kilometer [260.71 g/mile / 267.15 g/mile]) respectively.
Like all Audi S models, the Audi S1 and the Audi S1 Sportback also come with quattro permanent all-wheel drive onboard. At its heart is a hydraulic multi-plate clutch located on the rear axle. The Audi S1 specifically tuned control software boasts a decidedly dynamic setup. The Audi S1 electronic differential lock with the fine-tuned wheel-selective torque control is a function of the Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC). It features two-stage deactivation and supplements the work of the multi-plate clutch with additional finely metered braking intervention on the inside wheels -- the interaction of both systems makes for extremely agile, precise and stable handling.
The Audi S1 suspension on the two compact sport models has been extensively revamped. The electromechanical Audi S1 power steering has been newly developed. Modified pivot bearings on the front axle enhance spontaneity when turning. At the rear a four-link design also supports direct handling and agile cornering. The setup is sporty and firm; the Audi S1 drive select dynamic handling system comes with a range of settings to vary the response of the Audi S1 engine, automatic air conditioning and the likewise standard variable shock absorbers.
A larger brake master cylinder as well as large brake disks -- front 310 millimeters (12.20 in) in diameter -- ensure excellent deceleration. Red brake calipers with S1 logo can be ordered as an option. The two sporty Audi S1 compact models are supplied ex factory with 17-inch wheels with 215/40 R17 tires; Audi offers 18-inch wheels with 225/35 R18 tires as an Audi S1 option.
The price of the Audi S1 and the S1 Sportback, which will be available at dealers in Germany in the second quarter of 2014, will be €29,950 and €30,800 respectively. The extensive Audi S1 standard equipment can be supplemented with Audi S1 optional high-end features such as the convenience key, the MMI navigation plus with fold-out color monitor or the BOSE surround sound system. The Audi connect module including car phone provides a connection to the Internet, allowing passengers to access the Internet and send e-mails on their mobile devices via a Wi-Fi hotspot, while the Audi S1 driver enjoys in-car access to tailor-made services from Audi connect.

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